Title :
Evolution of the 660 nm radiation induced band in a low OH low Cl optical fibre
Author :
Deparis, O. ; Mégret, P. ; Decréton, M. ; Blondel, M.
Author_Institution :
SCK-CEN Nucl. Res. Centre, Mol, Belgium
fDate :
7/18/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A radiation induced absorption band at 660 nm was observed in situ in a low OH, low Cl optical fibre exposed to gamma rays up to 1.5 MGy. It is proved that this band can be definitively suppressed by a pre-irradiation for which the total dose and the dose rate are key parameters
Keywords :
gamma-ray effects; optical fibres; 1.5 MGy; 660 nm; SiO2:OH,Cl; gamma ray irradiation; low OH low Cl optical fibre; radiation induced absorption band;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19960937
